Local notes from Eldora and vicinity on visits and events
A collection of short notices lists visits and travels of residents from Eldora and nearby towns, including Grace Carter with typhoid, J B Shaver and Grace Duak visiting relatives, Prudence and Anna Todd from Steamboat, and Armstrong from Steamboat returning from an eastern trip. It reports local business moves, property improvements, theater attendance, a twin brother wedding, and community happenings such as an open concert, brick walks, and purchases from Bos Wa Chickering pianos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshallwitlish Srey
Irs
J. B Shaver
Marshalltown
Eldora
Wiss Grace Duak
Sac City
Widora
Fr. Harris
Waterloo
Chutes Ellsworth
Tives
Ackley
Prudence
Anna Todd
Steamboat
Y. Armstrong
Lindsey
Old Settler J D Reynolds Dies at 89 Near Whitten
J D Reynolds aged 89, a longtime resident near Whitten, died suddenly on Wednesday morning from heart trouble while walking from his house to the barn. He had lived with his daughter Mrs Brooks until the day before, then with his son. Survived by five children and seven grandchildren. Funeral conducted at the house, burial in Eldora cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Reynolds
Joe Reynolds
Whitten
Brooks
Eldora
Child Injury Report From El Dora Yard Accident
The Fox River area reports a three year old, Helen Walker, daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Walker southeast of Eldora, lost the forefinger on her right hand when a playmate accidentally severed it at the first joint. Dr Morse administered care and the hand was dressed. she was reported getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Small Boy's Essay About Clothes From Iowa
The Fairmont Sentinel reports a young Iowa pupil submitted a humorous essay on clothes. He mixes slang and misspellings to describe pants coats and suspenders, noting adults and girls differently. The piece ends with a cheeky line about spankings and pants size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont Sentinel
Lowa
Adam
Brooks and Moir wedding at bride’s parents home
At the home of Mr and Mrs M W Moir on Monday evening George H Brooks and Miss Harriet Moir were married with Rev Luce officiating. Brooks works at McNeil Bros clothing house and will live with his mother Mrs Emily Brooks. Also notes Jason B Smith of Havelock died after ten weeks illness. J D Gearhart of Aplington badly bruised in wagon accident. a lecture association was organized with events planned in Eldora. Prohibition candidate S P Leland to address Iowa Falls crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Moir
George H. Brooks
Harriet Moir
Luce
George
McNeil Bros. Clothing House
Emily Rooks
Jason B. Smith
Havelock
Radcliffe
Eldora
Wyoming County
Pleasant Township
H. E. Batson
Co. H. Marsh
Eldora Cemetery
J. H. Bales
C. ©. Sheakley
M. Duren
Q. F. Woodward
J. F. Hardin
EE. Miller
Opera House
S. P. Leland
PB. Leland
Iowa Falls
Jueonard’s Hall
Rhodes
James Higginbotham
Asbury
George Rhodes
Niles
Allison
Mra. Edgington
Higginbotham
Hartley News Notes And Local Mentions
Long list of residents visiting towns and returning trips. Names include Mrs Frank Tower, Wm Garreston, E Lawrence, Mrs Myrtle Parka, Miss Millie Schoenhut, Maud Phillips, Bert Burlingame, Mrs Whitney and Jennie, L M Shaw, H H Anderson, G Williams, J Davis family, Henry Martin, Will Baker, John Conger, And numerous others attend meetings, hunts, and social events. local business notices for Wincheste r Pharmacy and Brookings Land Co. Also reports on a fire risk at W Saucer’s home, and cargo of horses shipped to Buffalo with plans to buy more. Funeral for Oliver Moon noted. eye ear throat doctor listed. Prohibitionists to meet Sept 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tower
Wm. A. Garreston
Waterloo
E. Lawrence
Union
City
Myrtle Parka
Nebraska
Millie Schoenhut
Maud Phillips
Bert Burlingame
St. Paul
H. Anderson
Arkansas
New Hartford
F. B. Wilson
Cooperstown
N. Y
Clinton Slack
Madison Slack
Webster City
Chicago
Postal Telegraph Company
J. G. Ibach
Hubbard
South Dakota
Brookings Land & Trust Co
Hardin County
GC. F. Stauffer
W. H. Saucer
Ackley
F. K. Detwiler
Buffalo
Oliver
Moon
New Providence
Friends Church
K. of P. Lodge
Eldora Lodge
Money to Joan on real estate. F. W. Crocknrr
A terse notice indicates a real estate transaction involving a payment to Joan from F. W. Crocknrr. Details are fragmentary but imply a financial settlement or transfer connected to property dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
F. W. Crocknrr
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Papettr
Ellsworth
Wd Moir
Liscomb
Grace Carter
Porter
Morgan
Towa
Walls
Mand
Charles Doepke
W. McNeil
Acky
J.8
Sneedler
Boone
Suny
Nh. P. Walling
Mrs. Tig- H
Boone, Iowa
Im McNeil
Rand
Our Ladies
Tev. Speers
Hig Business
Ashington Street
I.E Bateson
Dr. Gethman
Bos- Wa Chickering Piano
Greel-8sten Lumber Co
Wisner
W.S. Porter
Old Settler
J. D. Gearhart
Aplington
Lecture Association
John Biggs
D. M. Cooney
Biggs
Cooney
Mr. Cooney
Bedgington
Amart Wlecks
T. Bascom
Hartley’ ‘Iuesday
Mrs. Whitney
Jennie
Marshaltown
L.M. Shaw
Smith & Fang
J. A. Oswalt
Det. Hunter
C. A. Rogers
J. S
Igon
Geo. B. Strayer
Bryan
Illinois Central
Ww. Weimer
Fr. EK. DeMaarsha
C. QO. Butler
F. Stukenverg
Levi Himmel
Butler
J. B. Smith
J. B. Rice
J. B. Grifith
Thos. Crossan
Omaha
Cammuack
Walter Leary
Finn
Redcliffe
Eldorna
Alden Times
the Herald
Reform School
Sparagus Trey
Hobbs Sparagus
Bright
Hobbs
Vidora
C. F. Stauffer
Knox
Mfake
Atwood
Smith & Fagg
Fmbalmer
North Side Square
Court House
D. Wills
Eidora
Iowa
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